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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,160.72, 65,081.10 and 25,938.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,160.72, 65,081.10 and 25,938.72 is: 35,795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,160.72 : 65,081.10 = 25,938.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,160.72/65,081.10 = 25,938.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,160.72x = 65,081.10 × 25,938.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,160.72x = 1,688,120,430.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,120,430.19/47,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,795.05

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